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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/01/1994, C-1 - MINUTES AZI DRAFT 6:-ZiNG AGENDA C_ DATE 2 ITEM # MINUTES ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Draft Minutes THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. t� be approved CITY HALL- COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA at Cour;cii Mee-Ring ROLL CALL: of j w/qp7 Council Members Present: Council Member Penny Rappa, Dave Roalman, Bill Roalman, Vice-Mayor Allen K. Settle, and Mayor Peg Pinard Absent: None City Staff Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Diane Gladwell, City Clerk; Jeff Jorgensen;City Attorney; Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director;John Mandeville,Long Range Planning Manager; Glen Matteson, Association Planner PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD There were no public comments. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Rappa/Romero to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City Administrative Officer with the exception of C-4 and C-6; motion carried (5-0). C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES Council considered the minutes of: Tuesday, November 16, 1993 at 6:30 p.m., and Tuesday, November 16, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. Moved by Rappa/Romero to waive oral reading and approve minutes; motion carried (5-0)- C-2 CHANGE ORDER-UNIT 4 WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS(File No.R-29S) Council considered a change order to Alder Construction and Engineering for necessary electrical, control and instrumentation changes to the Unit 4 Water Reclamation Facility Improvement Project, City Plan No. R-29S, in an amount not to exceed $78,000. Moved by Raopa/Romero to approve the change order and authorize City Utilities Director to execute the change order; motion carried (5-0). y City Council Meeting Page 2 Thursday, December 16, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. C-3 POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION MOA (File No. 625) Council considered approving the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the San Luis Obispo Police Officers' Association (SLOPOA) covering the period 7/1/93 through 6/30/94. Moved by Rappa/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8253 approving the Memorandum of Agreement; motion carried (5-0). C-4 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE PROCUREMENT (File No. 93-60) Council considered specifications for procurement of one, four-wheel drive loader, Specification No. 93-60, estimated to cost less than $120,000. Moved by Rappa/Romero to 1) approve specifications, authorize staff to solicit bids, and authorize CAO to award the contract if the lowest, responsible bid is less than $120,000; and 2) approve retaining of the replaced loader and assigning it to the Water Reclamation Facilities program; motion carried 3-2 (Council Member Settle and Mayor Pinard voting no). C-5 SONIC CABLE FRANCHISE EXTENSION (File No. 143) Council considered approving a three-month extension to the City's franchise agreement with Sonic Cable Television through March 31, 1994. Moved by Rappa/Romero to approve. and authorize the Mayor to execute the extension; motion carried (5-0). C-6 FRENCH PARK PROJECT REVISIONS (File No. 92-39) Council considered a revised approach for completing the French Park project involving the construction of the community room and park restrooms. Moved by Rappa/Romero to approve the revised approach and approve an appropriation in the amount of $94,000 ($50,000 from available project funds and $44,000 from the General Fund) to construct restrooms; motion carried 4-1 (Council Member Settle voting no). C-7 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT& REZONING - GP/R 109-23 (File No. 463) Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance amending the Zoning Map from R-2-S to O-S for properties at 1250 Iris and 1625 Fairview, and from O-PD to O-S for property located to the west of French Hospital (continued from 12/7/93). Moved by RappaJRomero to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1249; motion carried (5-0). C-8 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT/REZONING - GP/PD 41-93 (File No. 463) Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance concurring with the negative declaration of environmental impact and amending the zoning map for property at 1015 Nipomo Street (continued from 12/7/93). City Council Meeting Page 3 Thursday, December 16, 1993- 7:00 P.M. Moved by Rapoa/Romero to give final passage to Ordinance No. 1250; motion carried (5-0). STUDY SESSION 1. PROPOSED FROOM RANCH LAND USE (File No. 463) Council considered requests by Alex Madonna and Costco,and Council comments on a proposal for commercial development along the southern area of Los Osos Valley Road in the vicinity of the Froom Ranch. Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, and John Mandeville. Long Range Planning Manager, reviewed the proposal, the need for a specific plan for the Irish Hills area, and impacts of the proposed land use including residential capacity and retail uses in the Draft Land Use Element, traffic impacts and scenic values. Dennis Schmidt, Central Coast Engineering, requested a 25-acre minor annexation, and reviewed the benefits of the proposal. Steve McArthur, 209 Del Mar, San Clemente and representing Costco, reviewed the benefits of operating a Costco store in San Luis Obispo, reviewed the criteria that Costco established for their location, and requested a 25-acre minor annexation in a reasonable amount of time. Council discussed utilizing the parcel owned by Alex Madonna on the north side of Los Osos Valley Road. Pat Veesart, San Luis Obispo, expressed concerns about circulation impacts, and stated that the developer should pay for all mitigation measures. Phil Ashley. 1586 La Cita Court,expressed concerns about the destruction of valley grassland habitat. Gene Starkey. 1730 Portola, supported a Costco in San Luis Obispo. Council discussed various impacts and mitigation alternatives for the various properties, including open space provisions and infrastructure financing. Vic Montgomery, 3026 S. Higuera, expressed concerns about policy restrictions relating to a minor annexation for Froom Ranch. Staff responded that nothing would preclude annexation, but a specific plan would be required for the entire Irish Hills area. Gary Felsman. 2234 Santa Ynez, spoke against "piece-meal" annexation and urged retention of the hard edges of the City and large, contiguous open spaces. COMMUNICATIONS COMMA. Mayor Pinard requested that the Rosemont Project be agendized for January 4, 1994. Jeff Jorgensen,City Attorney,stated that the applicant for the Rosemont Project must formally reapply to the Community Development Department since the application had been withdrawn. City Council Meeting Page 4 Thursday, December 16, 1993- 7:00 P.M. COMM.2. Council Member Romero requested his communication regarding annexation be discussed on Tuesday, January 4, 1994. COMM.3. Mayor Pinard updated the Council on the STAR Program for at-risk children. COMM.4. Council Member Raooa shared photos of medians from the City of Mountain View. COMM.S. John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, updated the Council on the County's coordination of the Morros Preservation efforts. 10:10 PM there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pinard adjourned the meeting. APPROVED BY COUNCIL Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk DRG:cm DRAFT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1994-7:00 PM CITY HALL- COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 990 PALM STREET Draft Minutes SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA fo be approved ROLL CALL: sf tAesfing Council Members Of ' Present: Council Member Penny Rappa, Dave Romero, Vice-Mayor Allen K. Settle and Mayor Peg Pinard Absent: Council Member Bill Roalman City Staff Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Diane Gladwell, City Clerk; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief; Wayne Peterson, City Engineer PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD P.C.I. Council presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Einer Anholm for donating property for the Anholm Park. P.C.2. Council presented a proclamation to Alexa Slem and Greg Macedo expressing appreciation for play equipment donated and installed at Anholm Park. P.C.3. Maureen Foraena,2250 King St.#6, spoke in opposition to the demolition of Emerson School Buildings, stating that many non-profit organizations would like to use them. P.C.4. Betty Nielsen, 200 Ranchito Lane, spoke in opposition to the demolition of Emerson School Buildings. P.C.S. Dennis Johnston. 178 Brook St., spoke about increased crime and other problems relating to the homeless in the creek area at South Street, suggesting that Cal Poly perform a survey, the non- native bamboo be removed, and a bridge be placed so that police could access the area. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Settle/Romero to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by the City Administrative Officer; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Roalman absent). C-1 COUNCIL MINUTES Council considered the minutes of: Tuesday, October 27, 1993 at 7:00 PM; and Tuesday, November 2, 1993 at 7:00 PM City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, January 4, 1994- 7:00 PM Moved by Settle/Romero to waive oral reading and approve the minutes; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Roalman absent). C-2 STATE-LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (File No. 541) Council considered Program Supplement No. 004 to the State-Local Transportation Partnership Program (Agreement No. SLTPP-5016) to provide a reimbursement to the City of $115,614.00. Moved by Settle/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8254 authorizing the City Administrative Officer to execute Program Supplement 004; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Roalman absent). C-3 ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT-TRACT 1360 (UNIT 2) (File No. 410) Council considered accepting public improvements for Tract No. 1360 (Unit 2), a 44-lot residential subdivision at 4375 Poinsettia Street in accordance with the subdivision agreement; French Brothers Development Co., subdivider. Moved by Settle/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8255 accepting public improvements for Tract No. 1360; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Roalman absent). C-4 NOTICE OF INTENTION - STREET ABANDONMENT (File No. 535) Council considered a Planning Commission recommendation to abandon Clay Street right-of-way between Dana Street and Brizzolara Street and setting the hearing date for February 1, 1994; Leo Evans, applicant. Moved by Settle/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8256 for Clay Street abandonment; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Roalman absent). APPOINTMENTS A-1 CITIMNS'TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (File No. 123) Council considered an appointment to the Citizens' Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) for a term to begin immediately and end March 31, 1996. Vice-Mayor Settle recommended Pat Veesart for appointment. Moved by Settle/Raaoa to appoint Pat Veesart to the CTAC; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Roalman absent). A-2 MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (File No. 123) Council considered an appointment to the Mass Transportation Committee (MTC)to fill an unexpired term to end March 31, 1996. Vice-Mayor Settle recommended that Council appoint Mike Spangler and thank Russell Lambert for his service. Moved by Settle/Raaoa to appoint Mike Spangler to the MTC and thank Russell Lambert for his service to the MTC; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Roalman absent). City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday, January 4, 1994- 7:00 PM A-3 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (File No. 123) Council considered an appointment to the Architectural Review Commission(ARC)to fill an unexpired term scheduled to end on March 31, 1996. Council Member Romero recommended Peggy Mandeville for appointment. The Council discussed perceived conflicts because Peggy's husband was employed in the Advanced Planning Division of the Community Development Department. Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, stated that he supported the appointment because the two functions were separated within the department and he did not foresee conflicts. Moved by Romero/Settle to appoint Peggy Mandeville to the ARC; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Roalman absent). A-4 BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (File No. 123) Council considered appointments to the newly established permanent Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC). Council Member Raona summarized the recruitment and recommendation of appointments. Moved by Rano/Settle to appoint Craig Anderson to a One-year term expiring 3/31/95, Wayne Williams and Bruce Collier to two-year terms expiring 3/31/96, Ed Jester and Rod Hiltbrand to three- year terms expiring 3/31/97, and Wes Conner and Cynthia Bosche to four-year terms expiring 3/31/98; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Roalman absent): PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. NONCONFORMING LOT MERGER AMENDMENT (File No. 463) Council held a public hearing to consider a request to amend the text of the zoning regulations to provide an exception process for the merger requirement for nonconforming lots. Arnold Jonas.Community Development Director,reviewed the recommendation for an Administrative Use Permit procedure in cases where the neighborhood was not negatively impacted. Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or against the item. Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed. Council discussed ways to promote the preservation of historic structures rather than make it an exception. Moved by Settle/Romero to introduce to print Ordinance No. 1251 approving the text amendment to Section 17.12.020 of the Municipal Code; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Roalman absent). c -� - 7 City Council Meeting Page 4 Tuesday, January 4, 1994- 7:00 PM 2. TAXICAB APPLICATION - CENTRAL COAST TAXI TRUST (File No. 546) Council held a public hearing to consider issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Central Coast Taxi Trust (CCT Trust)of Santa Maria (formerly Yellow Cab of Five Cities). Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, reviewed the application to continue the current operation with an ownership transfer. Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open. Lee Fonsecamanager of Yellow Cab of San Luis Obispo, 390 Buckley Road, stated that there was not enough business to sustain two taxi companies;.having two cab companies with the same color violated the Municipal Code and Central Coast Taxi Trust was not operating 24 hours a day as required. Larry Hill, trustee of Central Coast Taxi, 2706 Ocotillo, Santa Maria, stated that the cab company did have distinctive markings and that it took one year to be heard for his application. Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed. Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney, stated that the original permit had been issued in error, but the Transit Manager had been satisfied that the markings were distinct. After discussion, moved by Settle/Romero to adopt Resolution No. 8257 to issue Certificate of Convenience to CCT Trust and authorize to the City Clerk to issue taxicab permits when appropriate; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Roalman absent). 3. APPEAL PROCEDURE AMENDMENT (TA 164931 (File No. 410) Council held a public hearing to consider amending the appeal processing time limits to allow an additional 15 days to schedule appeal hearings before the City Council. Arnold Jonas,Community Development Director, reviewed the request to increase appeal time limits. Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or against the item. Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Romero/Raooa to introduce to print Ordinance No. 1252 amending Section 1.20.040 of the Municipal Code to allow 45 days to set an appeal for a public hearing. BUSINESS ITEMS 4. BANNER POLICY (File No. 805) Council considered a banner policy amendments. Wayne Peterson, City Engineer, reviewed the proposed three banner locations and policies recommended for each. City Council Meeting Page 5 Tuesday, January 4, 1994- 7:00 PM Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney, stated that the Council had no obligation to provide for any banners, but because they were a quasi-public forum it was difficult to constrain banner content, but it was reasonable to limit content to activities in close proximity. Council discussed eliminating banners from Mission Plaza and the appropriateness of opening banners to all community events. Julia Pierce. 1827 Broad and a member of the La Fiesta Board of Directors, stated the banners were important to non-profits to advertise the events, suggested another location over Marsh near the freeway, and stated that hanging flags from light poles was desirable, but cost-prohibitive. Moved by Pinard/Settle to not allow banners in the Mission Plaza; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Roalman absent). Moved by Rappa/Settle to direct staff to evaluate alternative locations with the elimination of Mission Plaza and evaluate appropriate criteria to open for all community events; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Roalman absent). S. REMOTE ACCESS TO COMPUTER SYSTEMS (File No. 334) Council considered a policy regarding remote access to the City's computer systems. Bill Statler. Finance Director, reviewed the current policy, allowing access to Council Members that owned a personal IBM computer. Council discussed various productivity gains if all Council Members were allowed access to computers and E-mail. Moved by Raoaa/Settle to direct staff to provide computers to those that need PC's for home access; motion carried (4-0-1, Council Member Roalman absent). COMMUNICATIONS COMMA. Council Member Romero requested a Study Session to discuss inconsistencies in annexation policies; staff directed to formalize discussion and return with the staff recommendation (consensus). 8S5 PM Mayor Pinard declared a recess to closed session regarding existing litigation (Gove vs. City of San Luis Obispo) and real property'negotiations (Mitzubishi). 9:06 PM Council reconvened to open session to report no action taken. 9:07 PM there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pinard adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, January 11, 1994 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk DRG:cm DRAFT MINUTES ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1994- 7:00 PM CITY HALL- COUNCIL HEARING ROOM- 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Member Penny Rappa, Dave Romero, Bill Roalman, Vice-Mayor Allen K. Settle and Mayor Peg Pinard Absent: None City Staff Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Diane Gladwell, City Clerk; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer; Arnold Jonas, Community .Development Director;Bill Statler,Finance Director,John Moss, Utilities Director; Gary Henderson, Water Division Manager PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD P.C.I. Don Smith, 1111 Vista Lago,expressed concerns about water resources and submitted a letter outlining those concerns. P.C.2. Dr. Richard Kreisa, 189 San Jose Court, requested the City correspond with the State Department of Fish and Game and investigate the response to a spill of used oil into San Luis Obispo Creek on 12/18/93 (consensus). COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS C.L.R.1. Council Member Romero updated Council on the Airport Area Annexation process. C.L.R.2. Council Member Raooa reported that the City/County/Schools Joint Use Foundation had made progress toward joint efforts at fleet maintenance. C.L.R.3. Vice Mayor Settle updated the Council on COG's traffic congestion policies. APPOINTMENTS A.1. COUNCIL COMPENSATION COMMITTEE (File No. 123) Council considered appointing a five member Council Compensation Committee, formed in even- numbered years, to review the Council compensation package including salary, benefits, expense reimbursement, professional development allowances and other compensation. Moved by Rappa/Settle to establish the committee and appoint Lynn Cooper, Frank Martinez, Diane Long, Bob Silva and Mike Multari to serve until adoption of a new Council Compensation resolution to come before the Council no later than April 1, 1994; motion carried (5-0). City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, January 11, 1994-7:00 PM STUDY SESSION 1. DRAFT URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (File No. 514) Council considered a Draft Urban Water Management Plan. John Moss. Utilities Director, reviewed the policies and the definition of "safe annual yield". Gary Henderson, Water Division Manager, reviewed the City's drought response, the impact on the recent drought on the safe annual yield number, reliability reserve, and the accuracy of the figures. Council discussed the groundwater policy,water conservation policy,water demand projections,and the cost of supplying water. Moved by Roalman/Settle to support the water demand calculations as stated in Section 2.3.4;motion carried (4-1, Council Member Romero voting no). Council discussed the reliability reserve, and expressed concerns that it would be used for a future population rather than in the case of a water source failure, and adding "or failure of a new source to provide anticipated yield° to the basis for policy summary. Council discussed siltation rates, and requested that staff investigate an reconcile City with County information. Council discussed the Naciemento water project and the mufti-source water supply. 8:55 PM Mayor Pinard declared a recess. 9:10 PM City Council reconvened; all Council Members present. Council discussed allocation of new supplies, water allocation and offsets. Moved by Romero/Rappa to leave the clause "supports balanced growth" in policy 2.9.1; motion carried (3-2, Council Member Romero and Rappa voting no). Council supported maintaining a 1-1 ratio for retrofit(3-2,Council Member Roalman and Mayor Pinard indicating no). Council discussed the remainder of the proposed policies. After discussion, Council indicated consensus for not including the Urban Water Management Plan in the General Element. COMMUNICATIONS COMMA. Ken Hamoian,Assistant City Administrative Officer,summarized efforts to temporarily fund the STAR Program for at-risk children at C.L Smith School. 10:45 PM Mayor Pinard declared a recess to closed session to discuss real property negotiations at South Broad and Alphonso Streets. City Council Meeting Page 3 Tuesday; January 11, 1994= 7:00 PM 10W PM Council reconvened to open session an reported no action taken during closed session. 11:00.PM there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pinard adjourned the meeting. APPROVED BY: ---- — - -- - -- Diane R.•Gladwell, .City Clerk DRG:cm i MEETING AGENDA DATE ITEM # C�_ COUNCIL ❑ C00 DIR City Council Meeting ,CAOPage 2 ❑ FIN DIR Tuesday, January 11, 1994- 7:00 PM �F CAO ❑ FIRE CHIEF STUDY SESSION ElTTORNEY ❑ PW DIR fd CLERINORIG ❑ POLICE CHF ❑ MGMTTEAM ❑ REC DIR 1. DRAFT URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (File No. 514) ❑ CC READ FILE ❑ uTIL DIR Council considered a Draft Urban Water Management Plan. Li -RZW ❑ PERS DIR _ John Moss. Utilities Director, reviewed the policies and the definition of"safe annual yield°. Gary Henderson. Water Division Manager, reviewed the City's drought response, the impact on the recent drought on the safe annual yield number, reliability reserve, and the accuracy of the figures. Council discussed the groundwater policy,water conservation policy,water demand projections,and the cost of supplying water. Moved by Roalman/Settle to support the water demand calculations as stated in Section 2.3.4;motion carried (441, Council Member Romero voting no). Council discussed the reliability reserve, and expressed concerns that it would be used for a future population rather than in the case of a water source failure, and adding "or failure of a new source to provide anticipated yield° to the basis for policy summary. Council discussed siltation rates, and requested that staff investigate an reconcile City with County information. Council discussed the Naciemento water project and the multi-source water supply. 8:55 PM Mayor Pinard declared a recess. 9:10 PM City Council reconvened; all Council Members present. Council discussed allocation of new supplies, water allocation and offsets. Moved by to laavn than nla.mn "supports balanGed gFewth" in nnlinv 2 0 1. motion ........ ».,.,...y.::.....::..... .:..::.......,..�::::,,..,,..::....::v:., <::.,.:r n::..:;:.•:::«»...;..:.:: ,,:;....,,.. »�.,,.:». :.it?:y ::....:::..:.: .:».:.,...,,:.. .;,.,:.,..,.... t4fla^or P�narsC supportest lea�rttg the crease ..suppons balBnceli growthu policy. x s.9 Council tii�Ii%atiEid:jnal0itt�+Gonsertsu6 Council supported maintaining.§'.1.0111i R a 1-1 ratio for retrofit (3-2,Council Member Roalman and Mayor Pinard indicating no). Council discussed the remainder of the proposed policies. After discussion, Council indicated consensus for not including the Urban Water Management Plan in-the aa'a°General#ajar! Element. COMMUNICATIONS COMMA. Ken Hamoian,Assistant City Administrative Officer,summarized efforts to temporarily fund the STAR Program for at-risk children at C.L. Smith School.